Roadworks

Whilst New Road is closed, the 80 and 81 buses are following a  diverted route:

From Landmark, the bus will turn left at the end of Mays Lane, onto the open section of New Road and turn right at the T-Junction onto the A436.  It will then take the next right onto The Ridgeway at the farm shop.

The 80 will then proceed on this road to Draycott and the 81 will turn right, go back into Chiseldon and proceed on route past the Patriots Arms.

We will do the same in reverse for the return journey.

Download this map as a pdf.

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

 MAY’S LANE, CHISELDON

This Order is being introduced for Openreach works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on May’s Lane between the junctions with New Road and Turnball.

Alternative Route – via High Street, Station Road, B4005 New Road and vice versa.

The Order comes into the force on the 2 February 2023 for 6 months but it is anticipated works will take place on the 2 February 2023 between the times of 09:30 to 15:30.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure

For further information please contact NetworkCoordination@swindon.gov.uk  quoting reference STR000487.

For more details of road works and road closure around the Borough please visit one.network

PUBLIC NOTICE

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

 NEW ROAD, CHISELDON

This Order is being introduced for highway works on behalf of the Council and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on New Road between the roundabout junction with Draycott Road and the junction with Baldwin Close.

Alternative Route – via A346 Marlborough Road, A419 Marlborough Road, A4259 Marlborough Road, B4006 Marlborough Road,Pipers Way, Croft Road, Swindon Road, B4005 Marlborough Road, Brimble Hill, Hodson Road, New Road and vice versa.

The Order comes into the force on the 31 January 2023 for 18 months but it is anticipated that the works will take place between the 31 January and 3 February 2023.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure

For further information please contact NetworkCoordination@swindon.gov.uk  quoting reference STR000513.

For more details of road works and road closure around the Borough please visit one.network

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Date: 07 June – 31 March

Description: Wales & West Utilities Ltd has not assigned a specific description to this Works. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by Wales & West Utilities Ltd.

Responsibility for works: Wales & West Utilities Ltd

Current status: Forward planning

Works reference: XY241003001696261

Date: 07 June – 31 March

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Description: Wales & West Utilities Ltd has not assigned a specific description to this Works. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by Wales & West Utilities Ltd.

Responsibility for works: Wales & West Utilities Ltd

Current status: Forward planning

Works reference: XY241003001696258

Date: 06 June – 07 June

Delays likely – Road closure

Description: Carriageway – Reconstruction/Repair – M4 westbound Jct 15 entry slip closed for carriageway repairs. Diversion via Jct 14 and return.

Works location: MP 127/0 to MP 129/0, MP 125/0 to MP 127/0, End Entry Slip J15 to MP 125/0, Entry Slip Road J15, Offslip J14 Shefford Woodlands/Hungerford, From C/L J15 MP 123.5 + 36 to end of hardshoulder / start of sliproad hatching, From end of hardshoulder / start of sliproad hatching to end of onslip J15

Description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified works to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by National Highways.

Responsibility for works: National Highways

Current status: Work in progress

Works reference: NOMS-268537

Date: 06 June – 07 June

Delays likely – Road closure

Description: Construction – Improvement/Upgrading – M4 Junction 15 Westbound Exit Slip. Full Slip Road Closure for M4 Junction 15 Improvement Works. Traffic diverted via M4 J16 and back

Works location: Offslip J15 Swindon

Description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified works to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by National Highways.

Responsibility for works: National Highways

Current status: Work in progress

Works reference: NOMS-261187

Date: 07 June – 09 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: BC008SWH044

Date: 07 June – 31 March

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Description: Wales & West Utilities Ltd has not assigned a specific description to this Works. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by Wales & West Utilities Ltd.

Responsibility for works: Wales & West Utilities Ltd

Current status: Forward planning

Works reference: XY241003001696260

Date: 07 June – 31 March

Delays possible – Traffic control (give & take)

Description: Wales & West Utilities Ltd has not assigned a specific description to this Works. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by Wales & West Utilities Ltd.

Responsibility for works: Wales & West Utilities Ltd

Current status: Forward planning

Works reference: XY241003001696262

Date: 07 June – 09 June

Delays possible – Traffic control (multi-way signals)

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Current status: Planned work about to start

Works reference: BC008SWH045

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council

Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure for Butts Road, Chiseldon

This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on Butts Road at the junction with High Street.

Traffic to be diverted via A346 Marlborough Road, B4005 New Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into force on the 27 June 2022 for 6 months but it is anticipated the road closure is only required between 27 to 29 June 2022.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure
13 May 2022

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000348

Public Notice Swindon Borough Council

Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Temporary Road Closure for High Street, Chiseldon

This Order is being introduced to allow Thames Water to carryout works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on High Street outside Beechgrove between Station Road and Butts Road.

Traffic to be diverted via Butts Road, A346 Marlborough Road, B4005 New Road and vice versa.

The Order will come into force on the 29 June 2022 for 6 months but it is anticipated the road closure is only required between 29 June to 1 July 2022.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure
13 May 2022

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000352

Delays possible – Lane closure

Description: Construction – Improvement/Upgrading – M4 Junction 15 Westbound Exit Slip. Lane 1 Closure for M4 Junction 15 Improvement Works.

Works location: Offslip J15 Swindon

Public facing description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified works to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by National Highways.

Responsibility for works: National Highways

Current status: Work in progress

Works reference: NOMS-254295

I’m writing to advise that work will be taking place shortly, on the M4 eastbound carriageway to reconnect communication sensors beneath the carriageway near Liddington.

For the safety of our workforce and customers, we will be closing the M4 eastbound carriageway from junction 15 (Swindon) and junction 14 (Hungerford) overnight on Friday 4 February 2022. The road will be closed from 9pm to 6am, during which time a signed diversion will be in place via the A346, A4 and A338.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles on blue light calls only.
Please note that this closure is subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances; it will be advertised on yellow signs placed in advance alongside the M4 and on our South-East Twitter page (@HighwaysSEAST).

We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption you may experience during this work.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to know about our work, please contact us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@highwaysengland.co.uk. Or you can visit our website at https://highwaysengland.co.uk/travel-updates/daily-closure-report/ where you can find a weekly report of all full closures across the network.

We have been working with ward councillors and the contractors responsible to ensure a replacement shuttle bus service is provided in the morning and evening peaks between Alexandra Park, Thorney Park and Wroughton to help those residents impacted by the Marlborough Road closure in Wroughton. This is being funded by those responsible for the work.

The shuttle service is being provided by 4K Travel to supplement the revised Stagecoach Service 81/82 timetable. Times will be kept as close to the original as possible, but for the latest departures please call 01793 677192.

Those people living between Wroughton and Chiseldon affected by the Marlborough Road closure who have difficulty in accessing public transport can use the Steps for You service provided by Akcess by calling 01793 677191.

We have also been working with local schools to ensure school transport is maintained for those who use it.

Although this closure is being undertaken by third parties, we have been working with partners to try and keep disruption to a minimum.

Conlon and Instalcom, who are responsible for the work, have a legal right to undertake the works for the new Brimble Hill Data Centre and the Bellway development; by working with the developers and contractors we have limited disruption to 12 weeks rather than ongoing closures throughout the year.

Update as of Weds 5th Jan 2022 11.30am (also works to follow requiring closure of Moormead Rd)

Councillors Brian Ford, David Martyn, Jenny Jefferies (Chiseldon) & Robert Buckland MP and I have had 1 meeting with Conlon & Instalcom & Bellway, and 2 meetings with the Leader, Deputy Leader & Cabinet Member at Swindon Borough Council (SBC), the second with a senior highways officer. We have tried to stop this by suggesting alternative routes, but these were refused. The Data Centre has a legal right to lay the data cables in the road and to do it in the way in which it’s being done.

As your Borough Council representatives, we believe we should have been consulted and brought into the discussions with the developers and contractors at a much earlier stage and we expect to be given details of the lessons learned to ensure that no-one is put into this position again. Here is the latest update on the issues which we’ve raised with Swindon Borough Council (SBC):

Public Bus Service
1. Registration of the revised Service 81 has been sent to the Traffic Commissioner for approval today with our support. The proposed start date is 9th January as all operational changes are made on a Sunday. SBC will confirm when the change has been approved and the timetable can be publicised.

2. Stagecoach will provide an update on their communication strategy next week, and they have been asked to ensure bus stops and buses are updated with the new timetable.

3. We have requested how SBC & the contractor will ensure that residents in Alexandra Park, Langton Park & Thorney Park are not isolated through lack of a bus service. SBC is trying to get funding agreed for a mini-bus service to cover some of the routes. We await an update.

School Buses
4. Swindon’s Bus Company have no commercial school services affected by the road closure, these will run as normal.

5. The R23 from Bishopstone, Hinton Parva, Wanborough, Chiseldon, and Thorney Park to Ridgeway School will run 20 minutes earlier in the morning

6. Barnes Coaches will need to provide an additional vehicle in the afternoon as otherwise scheduling could leave Ridgeway students waiting 30-45 minutes. We await an update.

7. We are still awaiting an update on transport for those children with special educational needs.

8. SBC Education will update schools & parents directly, and also by social media.

Traffic Management
9. SBC advise: ‘Conlon and Instalcom are doing more than they are required to do in terms of traffic management, including signage. The Council is not in a position to provide additional signage or ‘man’ the traffic management without an alternative funding stream being approved. We have asked Conlon and Instalcom to provide additional signs, specifically for Priors Hill and in Chiseldon as requested; should they agree, there may be a delay in delivery as we are now reliant on third parties. Officers will monitor the works, including the traffic management, on a daily basis.’

10. Conlon and Instalcom have confirmed to SBC that they are providing additional traffic management to mitigate vehicles trying to traverse Marlborough Road when it is closed; Officers will monitor this daily and should any operational changes be required, they will notify us as Borough Councillors.

11. SBC advise that Officers will be monitor the impact of additional journey times on a daily basis.

Impact on residents requiring health care and/or additional support:
12. As noted above, we understand journey times will vary throughout the day and when the diversion is in place SBC will monitor this on a daily basis. SBC confirmed that emergency vehicles will have full access to properties throughout the closure.

Impact on residents who have planned maintenance / construction or deliveries:
13. Access to properties will be maintained and with advance notice of any significant deliveries, Conlon have confirmed these will be accommodated. SBC advise they will monitor this closely to ensure disruption to the utility work is minimised in order that the work is completed as quickly as possible.

Waste collection:
14. Conlon are currently discussing the detailed programme with SBC to ensure waste services can be maintained; SBC will provide an update as soon as the schedule is confirmed.

Temporary parking restrictions:
15. Marlborough Road residents will have the use of the parking in the Bellway site whilst works are undertaken.

Works Programme

16. Some residents have requested overnight working to reduce the closure period. SBC officers advise that whilst the contractors may be prepared to undertake overnight working, this is likely to cause significant disruption to residents due to the nature of the works and is not something they would recommend considering further at this time.

17. Some houses front the road. Ie: they have no pavement or garden, so the impact on them and their wellbeing would be considerable.
18. SBC has reviewed the programme and they have assessed the options in detail with the contractors. SBC advises that due to the multiple work areas within the closure being operational at the same time, the closure will need the full extent at all times. The installation of the cables for the Data Centre are complex and time sensitive.

19. As soon as it is safe to minimise site and ‘bring in’ the closure, SBC will instruct Conlon to do this.

Communication Strategy
20. Whilst SBC is not undertaking the works, they have agreed at our request to ask the contractor to provide weekly updates for distribution to residents.

21. Should any unforeseen issues arise, SBC will highlight this as quickly as possible. They have confirmed they will notify us of the mitigating action the contractor is undertaking to resolve these issues.

22. As your Borough Councillors, we would also post updates on fb to try to update as many people as quickly as possible.

Contact details
23. The contractors have provided the following contact details for any enquiries:

Conlon Ltd – Keturah Watts – Project Manager – keturah.watts@conlon.co.uk
Instalcom Ltd – Matthew Agnew – Project Manager – matthew.agnew@instalcom.co.uk
Bellway Homes – Callum Sharp – Site Agent – callum.sharp@bellway.co.uk
The emergency telephone number will be displayed on site – we haven’t been given it.

24. Enquiries to SBC can also be sent to streetworks@swindon.gov.uk

Councillors Brian Ford, David Martyn, Robert Buckland MP & I remain very angry that we were left out of all discussion about this closure until the week before Christmas. We do understand the impact on residents as 3 of us are directly impacted in different ways by this closure. We are all continuing to work very hard to get answers to the issues which are still unresolved.

Moormead Road Closure

We have been advised that immediately following the completion of the works on Marlborough Road, there will be an 8 week closure of Moormead Road in the vicinity of the Three Tuns roundabout. The decision to close Moormead Road is not a decision which we have made as councillors. We do not have any details as to the extent of this closure or where it will start & finish. We’re still awaiting clarification but we believe it’s to enable the connection of the data cables at the BT site on Moormead Road. We’ve been told that vehicles will be re-routed via Perrys Lane and that also causes us major concerns which we have already raised with SBC. We have also requested an urgent meeting to discuss these concerns and the impact this will have on residents. We will post further updates as soon as we have them.

Cathy (on behalf of Councillors Brian Ford & David Martyn, the Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE QC MP)

Councillor Brian Ford: bford@swindon.gov.uk
Councillor David Martyn: dmartyn@swindon.gov.uk
Councillor Cathy Martyn: cmartyn2@swindon.gov.uk
Robert Buckland MP: robert.buckland.mp@parliament.uk

As your Ward Councillor I apologise for the lack of advance notice on this closure.
Ward Councillors for both Chiseldon and Wroughton were not informed until 23rd December 2021. We had not been consulted .
Although we in Chiseldon are not in the ward that is facing the closure, it will have a direct impact on Chiseldon Parish residents.
This closure has not been thoroughly thought through , and no consideration has been given to the effect on Chiseldon residents access to Education and medical services.
I am currently speaking with all concerned agencies as to how , the effects of the closure can be minimised.
I understand your anger and will keep you informed of any progress I make .
Councillor Jenny Jefferies.

Public Notice

Swindon Borough Council

Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice Of Temporary Closure and Parking Restrictions – Marlborough Road and Brimble Hill, Wroughton

This Order is being introduced to allow SSEN to install HV ducting and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding and parking on Marlborough Road and Brimble Hill from the junction of Devizes Road to the junction of Wanshot Close on Brimble Hill.

Traffic will be diverted via B4005, Brimble Hill, Hodson Road, New Road, A346 Marlborough, A4259 Marlborough Road, B4006 Marlborough Road, Pipers Way, Croft Road, Swindon Road and Moormead Road.

The Order will come into force on the 10 January 2022 for 6 months but it is expected works will take place from the 10 January 2022 for 12 weeks.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure

20 December 2021

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000278

Public Notice

Swindon Borough Council

Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice Of Temporary Overnight Closure – A346 Plough Hill and Marlborough Road, Chiseldon

This restriction is being introduced for emergency resurfacing works and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on the A346 Plough Hill and Marlborough Road from Junction 15 to the property The Ridge.

Diversion Route – Traffic will be diverted to Junction 14 M4, A338, A4, Marlborough and A346

The restriction will come into force on the 2 December 2021 until the 9 December 2021 and only be in place overnight between the hours of 8pm to 6am.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure
29 November 2021

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000300

02 December – 11 December

Delays likely – Road closure

Description: Carriageway Resurfacing

Works location: Carriageway Resurfacing full width from junction 15 going up the hill the the Plough Pub

Responsibility for works: Swindon Borough Council

Works description: Construction – Improvement/Upgrading – M4 Junction 15 Westbound Exit Slip. Lane 1 Closure for M4 Junction 15 Improvement Works.

Works location: Offslip J15 Swindon

Public facing description: one.network has automatically assigned a category of Unclassified works to this Works based on the information available. Please note: Works Descriptions are not published by National Highways.

Responsibility for works: National Highways

The following roads will be closed for planned carriageway patching:

A346 Marlborough Road – Southbound approaching C3 crossroads & South of C3 junction 16 – 18 November (weekdays only) Traffic Signals and lane closures

A346 Marlborough Road – Plough Hill, Southbound approaching C3 crossroads & South of C3 junction 22 – 29 November (weekdays only) Traffic Signals and lane closures

These works involve resurfacing of the carriageway, installation of new road markings and the adjustment of surface ironwork.

The works will commence on Friday 19th November 2021 for 1 day between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00, however, on occasions they may over run due to uncontrollable circumstances such as plant breakdowns, if weather conditions are unfavourable, or occasionally we discover the need for additional repairs once the work has started. The site extents can be viewed on the document attached.

From 2.11.21 the M4 bridge at Hodson has been re-opened. It remains traffic light controlled for single lane traffic.

At National Highways our mission is to keep the South West connected to the rest of the world. By maintaining and developing our roads, we connect people and communities and we support industry, helping businesses, large and small, reach key markets. Our Designated Growth and Housing Fund has helped to unlock growth for Swindon on the M4 at J15.

See the full E-Newsletter: https://sway.office.com/uuNL0I3kuR37y5GP?ref=email

Public Notice

Swindon Borough Council

Section 14 – The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice Of Temporary Closure – Turnball, Chiseldon, Swindon

This Order is being introduced to allow BT to carry out works and will prohibit vehicles and pedestrians from proceeding on Turnball between Mays Lane and Slipper Lane

Traffic will be diverted via Mays Lane, New Road and vice versa

The Order will come into force on the 1 November 2021 for 6 months but it is expected works will take place on between 1 November to 5 November 2021.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure
4 October 2021

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000254

National Highways operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. We are currently on track to complete major works to this junction by Friday 15 October. Please see below advance notification of our last planned overnight closures.

29 September – 8pm to 6am
West side of roundabout closed including west side slip roads. There will be no access from the A346 northbound onto M4 J15 and the eastbound off slip and westbound on slip will be closed.

30 September and 1 October – 8pm to 6am
East side of roundabout closed including east side slip roads. There will be no access from the A419 southbound onto M4 J15 and the eastbound on slip and westbound off slip will be closed.

As of 20 August 2021, Highways England has been renamed National Highways. The name change reflects the role of the strategic road network – to connect the nations regions – and the part it plays in setting Highways standards across the UK.

The remit of the organisation has not changed and we will continue to operate and maintain England’s motorways and A roads.

Please see an update on works at M4 J15 Swindon.  We’ve also included a section giving advance warning of overnight closures.

If you would like further details or have any questions about this work, please contact our Customer Contact Centre Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) who will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person, or Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

For details, please see documents below:

• Ridgeway, Notice 1
• Ridgeway, Notice 2
• Draycott Road notice
• Hodson Road notice

Please see the above links to the Notice and Indicative Plan for a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO) for A4 Bath Road, Fyfield – Prechute – Marlborough commencing 15th September 2021.

https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1142/notice-2_1fb579554b.pdf

https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1142/indicative-plan_122542318_3349255_0587c464b6.pdf

https://api-gb.one.network/downloads/tm/1142/indicative-plan_122542318_3349256_ad8f156754.pdf

The closure can also be found on one.network here:  https://one.network/?tm=122542318

11 August to 7 September – Mon to Fri overnight 8pm to 6am

Please note that the west side of the J15 roundabout will be closed and there will be no access onto the roundabout from the A346 northbound, or off the roundabout to the A419 northbound. The M4 eastbound exit-slip and M4 westbound entry-slip will also be closed.

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads.

Further to our letter of March 2021, we’re writing to update you on works to this bridge deck.

Upon removal of the surfacing and waterproofing, unforeseen erosion of the concrete bridge deck was revealed. This has meant additional concrete repairs had to be carried out and our planned reopening has been delayed.

The bridge will now re-open on 31 October 2021 ahead of the August bank holiday weekend. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. We’re currently upgrading the approaches to M4 J15 and the A419, as part of these works the following overnight closures will be in place. Please note, the road will be open as usual during the day and over the weekend.

23 July to 10 August – Mon to Fri overnight 8pm to 6am
The east side of the J15 roundabout will be closed and there will be no access onto the roundabout from the A419 southbound. The M4 westbound exit-slip and M4 eastbound entry-slip will also be closed.

11 August to 7 September – Mon to Fri overnight 8pm to 6am
The west side of the J15 roundabout will be closed and there will be no access onto the roundabout from the A346 northbound, or off the roundabout to the A419 northbound. The M4 eastbound exit-slip and M4 westbound entry-slip will also be closed.

05 July — 11 August

Delays likely – Road closure

Works location: Circuit J15 R/A Swindon

Works description: Construction – Improvement/Upgrading – M4 Junction 15 Roundabout. Full Closure of East Side of Roundabout.

Responsibility for works: Highways England

Current status: Work in progress

Works reference: NOMS-217868

Please see below a link to the Highways England latest Swindon M4 J15 newsletter.

We’ll shortly be carrying out resurfacing work along a section of the M4 eastbound carriageway near Liddington.

For the safety of our workforce and customers, we will be closing the M4 eastbound carriageway between junctions 15 and 14 over 10 nights starting on Monday 7 June 2021 (9pm to 6am, Monday to Friday nights only).

During the closure, a signed diversion will be in place via the A346, A4 and A338.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles on blue light calls only.

Please note that these works are subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. We’ll advertise the closures on yellow signs placed in advance alongside the M4 and on our Highways England South East Twitter page (@HighwaysSEAST).

We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience or disruption you may experience during this work.

If you have any questions, or if you would like to know about our work, please contact us on 0300 123 5000 or email info@highwaysengland.co.uk. Alternatively, please visit our webpage https://highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/south-east/south-east-maintenance-schemes/

Yours faithfully

Area 3 Communications Team

PUBLIC NOTICE – SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

SECTION 14 – THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

Notice Of Temporary Road Closures In Highworth, Blunsdon, Badbury And Bishopstone, Swindon

This Order is being introduced to enable essential carriageway surfacing maintenance along key routes of North-East Swindon and will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on the following roads:

B4000 Shrivenham Road and Highworth Road between B4019 and borough boundary – traffic to be diverted via Shrivenham (Highworth Road, High Street and Longcot Road), Watchfield (Majors Road and A420 and , B4508

B4019 between Blunsdon and Stanton Fitzwarren, traffic to be diverted via A419, and A361 Highworth Road

B4019 at Eastrop, Highworth, traffic to be diverted via B4019, B4000 Shrivenham Road and Highworth Road, A420 from Shrivenham, through Watchfield and Great Coxwell, Coxwell Road and B4019 Highworth Road to Coleshill.

Badbury Lane from Berricot Lane and M4 bridge, traffic to be diverted via Medbourne Lane, B4192 Purley Road, Commonhead Roundabout, A419 Marlborough Road to Junction 15 Roundabout and A346 Marlborough Road, Chiseldon

Badbury Lane between A346 Marlborough Road and the un-named road from Badbury to The Ridgeway, traffic will be diverted via A346 Marlborough Road, The Ridgeway and the un-named road off the Ridgeway to Badbury.

Icknield Way, Bishopstone between West End Lane and Oxon Place and at Nell Hill, traffic to be diverted via New Town Lane, the un-named road from Bishopstone towards Bourton, at the junction turn right on the un-named road to Hinton Parva.

The Order will come into force on the 19 April 2021 for 18 months but works are to be phased, advance notice of the closures to be given on site. Access to be maintained for residents.

Strategic Transport and Infrastructure
5 April 2021

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000173

6 April to end of October 2021 – no access for pedestrians, cyclists or equestrians

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. We’re currently upgrading M4 junction 15 and the junction to the A419, as part of these works it will be necessary to close Day House Lane beneath the bridge which carries the A419 above.

Thank you for your patience whilst these works are carried out.

We’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to a minimum. We always aim to work to the programme, however unforeseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes to it. Please monitor www.trafficengland.com to keep updated.

Please see a link to our latest Swindon M4 J15 newsletter.

If you would like further details or have any questions about this work, please contact our Customer Contact Centre Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Highways England will be carrying out a full bridge deck refurbishment of the Broome Manor Lane overbridge which crosses over the M4 between junctions 15 and 16. Starting on Monday 22 March 2021, with the construction works scheduled for completion in mid-June 2021. The work will be carried out under a full closure of the Broome Manor Lane overbridge, 24 hours a day. While the works take place the road and footway will be closed to all traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians.

Please see the attached a copy of a postcard sent to residents, giving details of forthcoming weekend works on Day House Lane bridge.

View or download pdf of this update

If you have any queries or would like more details about the work, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Contact Centre Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk  

Please follow us on Twitter @HighwaysSWEST  for up to date information on all our closures.

Communication from Highways UK regarding closures:

Please see the attached letter giving details of M4 J15 and A419 overnight closures.

I hope the letter contains enough information but if you have any queries or would like more details about the work, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Contact Centre Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Please follow us on Twitter @HighwaysSWEST  for up to date information on all our closures.

Read or Download Highways England UK Letter

Additional clarifying information from Councillor Sumner:

• Overnight on the 25^th January, the west side of M4 J15 will be closed from 8pm with no access permitted, from A346 northbound,  to M4 westbound, from M4 eastbound and, to  A419 northbound.
• Overnight on the 26^th January, the east side of M4 J15 will be closed from 8pm, including closure of the A419 southbound and no access permitted to, the M4 eastbound, from the M4 westbound, or to the A346.
• During the night time closure periods of 8pm to 6am, local diversions will be in place.

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. This letter is to give advance warning of overnight closures.

Please be advised slip roads from the M5 J15 to the A419 will be closed overnight as follows:

• 14 & 15 December 2020 – A419 southbound to M4 J15 – east side slips will be closed from 8pm in the evening to 6am the following morning. During the day the road will remain open as usual.
• 16 & 17 December 2020 – A419 northbound from M4 J15 – west side slips will be closed from 8pm in the evening to 6am the following morning. During the day the road will remain open as usual.

During the closures locally signed diversions will be in place and we strongly encourage motorists to stick to the officially signed routes to avoid the use of unsuitable roads.

We always aim to work to programme however works may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. We’ll keep you informed via advance roadside warning signs and we’ll make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.
You can follow us on Twitter at @HighwaysSWEST to receive up to date information on all our closures in the region, or you can visit www.trafficengland.com

If you would like further information about the work, please contact Highways England Customer Contact Centre on Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or by email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Please see the attached letter giving details of M4 J15 and A419 overnight closures.

We hope the letter contains enough information but if you have any queries or would like more details about the work, please don’t hesitate to contact our Customer Contact Centre Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or Email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

We’re continuing to make good progress despite restrictions during the pandemic and changes in the way we work to ensure the safety of our workforce.

Drainage and embankment works are progressing well in the north east corner of the site on the A419, see below

We’ve started widening both the circulatory and the westbound off-slip and we’ve also cleared vegetation on the southwest corner in readiness for drainage works.

The next phase will see vegetation clearance being carried out on the southeast corner of the A419. Then we’ll begin reconstruction of the westbound off-slip carriageway, followed by drainage and widening works on both the southeast and southwest quadrants of the circulatory.

Thank you for your patience whilst these works are carried out. We always aim to work to programme, however adverse weather or unforeseen circumstances may mean changes to our plans. If you have any questions or comments about the work, or would like further information, please contact Highways England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or email us at: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Please follow us on Twitter at @HighwaysSWEST or our regional Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HighwaysSWest to receive up to date information about this and other works in the Southwest, alternatively visit www.trafficengland.com for details of all our roadworks.

Improvements to Junction 15 of the M4 and the A419 are due to start on Monday (10 August).

The £17.5m scheme led by Highways England will alleviate the bottleneck at both the motorway junction and on the A419 before new homes are built nearby and employment land is unlocked.

The 12-month programme of work will involve widening both the A419 and A346, as well as widening and lengthening the motorway junction.

You can get more details about the work here

As a reminder

• Day House Lane will be closed to all traffic from Monday (10 August).
• Work at A419 Southbound from Commonhead to Junction 15 will start on 14 August meaning the road will be closed for three nights.

The confirmed diversion route for traffic whilst M4 J15 works are in progress is for traffic to turn off the A346 opposite the Farm shop along the Ridgeway Road, heading to Liddington. The route through Chiseldon via New Road is no longer part of the scheme.

A multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in Swindon, will soon get under way.

Letter from Highways England, 28th July 2020

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major
A roads. I am writing to let you know we will begin improvement works on the M4 at J15
on 10 August 2020.

On occasion we will need to divert traffic through your Parish and we wanted to make
you aware of this in advance. A diversion will be in place on the B4192 and The
Ridgeway, to the A346 to Marlborough, then joining the A4 and the A388 to Hungerford,
before finally re-joining the M4. These diversions will be infrequent and will be in place
overnight between the hours of 8pm and 6am the following morning.

We will only use diversions when absolutely necessary. We will keep you informed via
advance roadside warning signs. Alternatively, you can follow us on Twitter at
@HighwaysSWEST to receive up to date information, or visit www.trafficengland.com
Thank you for your patience whilst these essential works are carried out.

The works

We will be working closely with funding partners Swindon Borough Council, Swindon
and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership and developers Persimmon and Redrow, to
deliver this 12-month project which will improve journey times for motorists by tackling
congestion at peak times on both the busy M4 junction and on the A419.

Works will include:

• Widening of the A419 southbound approach to M4 J15 Commonhead
  roundabout from 2 to 3 lanes, with a dedicated left lane for London-bound traffic
• Widening of the M5 J15 northbound exit to the A419
• Widening of the A346 to the south of M4 J15
• Widening of the M4 J15 eastbound exit-slip
• M4 J15 westbound exit-slip road, lengthening of the 3-lane section
• Widening the M4 J15 southern circulatory carriageway from 2 to 4 lanes
• Upgrading existing footpaths and installing a new signalised pedestrian crossing
  over the M4 Junction 15 westbound entry-slip road

During the scheme, embankments will be cleared and remodelled. Day House Lane and
Meadow Way will be permanently closed to vehicles, but will remain open for nonmotorised users.

Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Traffic Management

The majority of this work will be carried out during the day at the roadside behind barriers.
However, occasional overnight closures will be necessary, during which traffic will be
diverted through your Parish. We will make every effort to ensure the impact on the local
community and travelling public is kept to a minimum.

If you would like further information about the work, please contact Highways England
Customer Contact Centre on Tel: 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or by email:
info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Please note that these diagrams were the last received from WSP and are from Feb 2020.

1. Regarding the alternative night-time diversion route set you outlined via The Ridgeway / B4192 /  Purley Road / Commonhead – we have discussed and have an agreement in principle with Highways England on using this route as requested, instead of the route via New road and Chiseldon. (This is subject to final confirmation from Forest, the appointed traffic management company).
2. Re-instating the banned right turn into Badbury from Marlborough Rd is also acceptable in principle to Highways England. However, this location was planned to be used to U-turn HGVs who may have missed the diversion. As the full carriageway width is required at this location to perform the manoeuvre, any extension to the centre island would impede the ability to turn HGVs here. HE are currently in discussion with Forest for alternative location for turning HGVs (possibly at the junction with The Ridgeway). Pending resolution on this point, the proposal to ban north bound right turns from Marlborough Road into Badbury would be reinstated as requested.
3. The issue of provision of temporary passing bays on the north-south single carriageway width road between the village and The Ridgeway, which passes the nursing home, was also discussed with Highways England. The outcome was, that for a variety of reasons, this is not something that Highways England would currently be minded to do.However, it could be investigated further and potentially implemented as minor works by SBC as Local Highway Authority, (pending the outcome of discussions between HE and Forest on the right turn issue).

This Order is being introduced to allow Highways England to carry out works for the M4 Junction 15 improvement scheme and a dedicated lane from the A419 South Bound on to the M4 East Bound.  The Order will prohibit vehicles from proceeding on the A346 Marlborough Road both north and southbound from its junction with B4005 New Road to its junction with the M4 Junction 15 Badbury Roundabout and the section of Day House Lane 300 metres at each side of the bridge going under the A419. A 30mph speed limit is to be imposed on the approach/exit lanes including the circulatory carriageway of Badbury Roundabout.

For the A346 Marlborough Road closure traffic will be diverted via B4005 (New Road (Chiseldon), Hodson Road, Brimble Hill, Marlborough Road, Devizes Road, High Street, Wharf Road and Hay Lane (Wroughton) to Junction 16, A3102 Great Western Way, B4006 Great Western Way, B4289 Great Western Way to Transfer Bridges, A4313 Ocotal Way, A4312 Drakes Way and A4259 Queens Drive and Marlborough Road to Commonhead Roundabout  Motorway traffic will be advised to use Junction 16 to enter or exit.  HGV/LGV traffic will be diverted to follow the A4, A350 and A338.

For the Day House Lane closure traffic will be diverted via A4259 Marlborough Road, B4192 Purley Road (Liddington), and Medbourne Lane.

The Order will come into force on the 15 June 2020 for 18 months but it is anticipated the road closures will only be in force overnight during the hours of 8pm and 6am as and when required as advised by Highways England.

Highways and Transport Services
20 May 2020

For further information please contact 01793 463040 quoting reference STR000070

Please note that Hodson Bridge over the M4 will be closed from 7pm to 6pm on the 1st – 4th June. Please view or download the Highways England letter for further details.

View or download details on these closures.

Highways England operates, maintains and improves England’s motorways and major A roads. I am writing to let you know we will shortly be carrying out works in this area.

The works

As part of our commitment ot improve traffic flow in this area, we plan to improve capacity on the A419 by adding a dedicated left turn lane onto the M4 J15. To enable these works we need to carry out vegetation clearance ahead of bird nesting season. We anticipate these works will take 3 weeks to complete and will take place on the verge, no traffic management will be needed but there may be some noise. Please accept our apologies in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Date: 16 March to 3 April 2020
Hours of work: work will take place week days only between the hours of

We always aim to work to the programme, however unforseen circumstances or adverse weather conditions may mean changes to it. We will keep you informed via advance roadside warning signs. We will make every effort to ensure the impact on the local community is kept to a minimum.

If you have any queries or comments about the work, or would like further information please contact Highways England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000 (open 24/7) or email: info@highwaysengland.co.uk

Yours faithfully

Andrea McAllister I Stakeholder Manager I Highways England

Further designing/re-designing of the scheme is still taking place & a construction program is being created. A further update (when this phase is concluded) is expected in April.